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Assume that the person you are listening to might know something you don't from "summary" of 12 Rules for Life by Jordan B. Peterson
The idea that you might be missing something critical in your understanding of the world is a hard pill to swallow. You might be tempted to believe that you already know everything you need to know, that there is nothing new for you to learn. However, this belief is not only arrogant but also dangerous. It closes you off from the vast wealth of knowledge that others have to offer. When you assume that the person you are listening to might know something you don't, you open yourself up to new perspectives and insights that you may have never considered before. This humble attitude allows you t...
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